Hi Lew and Paula,
May I ask what apps you refer to? I've been using iOS 5 since early developer 
betas and have yet to encounter anything like this. At worst, I have 
encountered a rebooting device, which is no problem and doesn't bother me for 
more than a few seconds.
Best,
Zack.
On Dec 18, 2011, at 11:03 AM, Paula Hobley wrote:

> Thanks for that Glenn and Lew, I'm a bit scared to remove apps now, I don't
> think I could rectify an IPhone crash.  I don't think I'm that technical.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Paula
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Lewis Alexander
> Sent: Monday, 19 December 2011 5:54 AM
> To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility
> Subject: Re: Removing applications from App switcher in IPhone
> 
> double tap the menu button at the bottom of your iphone, this brings up app
> switcher.
> 
> to clear apps, do the following:
> 
> tap the app once for it's name then double tap but hold on the 2nd tap until
> you hear "Editing Apps" . a sound effect is also played. then double tap to
> remove it. After you have done so, tap the menu button to clear app
> switcher. 
> 
> WARNING!
> 
> at this time in IOS5, there is an OS error where certain applications
> (memory resident) if quit, will cause a cyclic crash. if this happens, the
> only way to do this is a full on reset from itunes. this is the only way to
> do this. 
> 
> the symptoms of this are as follows:
> 
> within the space of 5 minutes, the iphone will crash, restart and repeat,
> even when docked into itunes or charging.
> 
> SOLUTION:
> 
> in iTunes, commence a full reset, before this, it is advised to backup the
> contents of your phone. if your ringtones are stored in iTunes and are
> copied to the iphone then this is fine, Please note that in this instance,
> the reset will completely erase the iphone and install the OS from scratch.
> 
> if you encounter problems, please email [email protected]
> and I will assist directly.
> 
> hope this helps.
> 
> lew
> 
> On 18 Dec 2011, at 18:41, Paula Hobley wrote:
> 
>> Hi there
>> 
>> I am using the IPhone 3GS.  I am finding, after a while, the response time
>> becomes slow.  Could somebody please tell me how to remove apps from my
> app
>> switcher, and actually, how do you access the app switcher?
>> 
>> Thanks for your help.
>> 
>> Cheers
>> 
>> Paula
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